Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates RED Star FC 93 at 52%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Ligue 2 encounter, Regular Season - 28 sees RED Star FC 93 travel to Stade Auguste Bonal to take on Sochaux. The game is scheduled for Friday 9 April 2027, 18:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Sochaux stand at 2W 5D 2L from 9 Ligue 2 matches — 1.22 PPG. Last five: D W D D L. They are averaging 0.78 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 9 games (44%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Sochaux, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sochaux at Stade Auguste Bonal this season: 2W 1D 1L from 4 home games — 1.75 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 0.75 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 2 clean sheets from 4 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Stade Auguste Bonal. At home, both teams have scored in only 25% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 1.75 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.22 — Sochaux are significantly better at Stade Auguste Bonal than their overall form suggests.
RED Star FC 93 — All Games: 5W 2D 3L from 10 Ligue 2 fixtures this season — 1.70 PPG. Last five: W W W W L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for RED Star FC 93, so this record blends games from this season and last.
RED Star FC 93 away from home this season: 6W 1D 3L from 10 away games — 1.90 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Sochaux 1.22 PPG, RED Star FC 93 1.70 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Sochaux, 0 for RED Star FC 93 and 1 shared spoils from 1 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The last 1 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 0.0 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 14 Aug 2026, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 0.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Data
Sochaux trading profile (9 games, 4 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 25% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time; they fail to score in 33% of games.
RED Star FC 93 trading profile (9 games, 4 at away): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 100% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sochaux 44% versus RED Star FC 93 56%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Sochaux 22% | RED Star FC 93 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sochaux 1.00 xG and RED Star FC 93 1.66 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sochaux attack 0.771 / defence 1.004 | RED Star FC 93 attack 1.238 / defence 0.958. League average goals — home 1.350 / away 1.337. Sochaux's attack strength of 0.771 is below the league average — the 1.00 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. RED Star FC 93 have an above-average attack strength of 1.238 — the away xG of 1.66 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 9 Sochaux games / 42 RED Star FC 93 games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sochaux 22% | Draw 26% | RED Star FC 93 52%. Fair-value odds: Sochaux 4.55 | Draw 3.85 | RED Star FC 93 1.92. RED Star FC 93 hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.66. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.66 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates RED Star FC 93 as the most likely outcome at 52% — moderate model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on RED Star FC 93 offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.66 combined xG gives a 50% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 52% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Sochaux 25% | RED Star FC 93 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: Stade Auguste Bonal • Kick-off: Friday 9 Apr 2027, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sochaux 22% | Draw 26% | RED Star FC 93 52% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 52% | xG Sochaux 1.00 / RED Star FC 93 1.66 • Poisson strength factors: Sochaux attack 0.771 / def 1.004 | RED Star FC 93 attack 1.238 / def 0.958 | league avg home 1.350 / away 1.337 • Poisson stance: RED Star FC 93 (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.00
Sochaux xG
Expected Goals
1.66
RED Star FC 93 xG
52%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 kick off?
Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 on Friday 9 April 2027 at Stade Auguste Bonal.
Where is Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 being played?
The match is being played at Stade Auguste Bonal.
What competition is Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 part of?
Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93?
Our statistical model gives Sochaux a 22% chance of winning, RED Star FC 93 a 52% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making RED Star FC 93 the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Sochaux and RED Star FC 93 will score (BTTS).
Will Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sochaux and RED Star FC 93?
Record (1 meetings): Sochaux 0W | Draws 1 | RED Star FC 93 0W.
What form are Sochaux and RED Star FC 93 in?
Sochaux (all comps): 2W-5D-2L in 9 | 1.22 PPG | GF 0.78 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-W-D-D-L. RED Star FC 93 (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-W-W-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Sochaux's attack at 0.77x the league average against RED Star FC 93's defence at 0.96x — combine the two and it projects 1.00 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, RED Star FC 93's attack versus Sochaux's defence, projects 1.66 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 9/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-1 (10.1%), 0-2 (9.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
RED Star FC 93 Win
22%
4.53
26%
3.89
52%
1.91
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
11.6%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.6%
Draw
0 – 2
9.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.00
Sochaux xG
Total xG
2.66
1.66
RED Star FC 93 xG
4.53
22%
Home win
3.89
26%
Draw
1.91
52%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.93
48%
BTTS No
2.07
Clean Sheet
19%
5.26
37%
2.71
Win to Nil
4%
23.86
19%
5.19
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.0 | 11.6 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 7.0 | 11.6 | 9.6 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 3.5 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.1%.
How many goals are Sochaux and RED Star FC 93 expected to score?
The model projects 1.00 expected goals for Sochaux and 1.66 for RED Star FC 93, a combined total of 2.66.
How confident is the prediction model for Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Sochaux's recent record stands at 2W 5D 2L from 9 games, a 1.22 PPG return, with D-W-D-D-L in the last five. The sample for Sochaux is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
RED Star FC 93, meanwhile, have gone 5W 2D 2L across 9 games — 1.89 PPG, with W-W-W-W-L in their last five. The sample for RED Star FC 93 is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours RED Star FC 93 by 0.67 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Sochaux heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Sochaux have managed 2W 1D 1L from 4 games — 1.75 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.22 PPG overall — Sochaux are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
RED Star FC 93's away record stands at 3W 1D 0L across 4 trips, a 2.50 PPG haul. That's actually stronger than their 1.89 PPG overall record — RED Star FC 93 travel well.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, RED Star FC 93 come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Sochaux are averaging 0.78 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; RED Star FC 93 are on 1.33 scored and 1.11 conceded.
Defensively: Sochaux have kept a clean sheet in 44% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 9 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sochaux
Blended
RED Star FC 93
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sochaux and RED Star FC 93 in coming into this match?
Sochaux have gone 2W 5D 2L in their last 9 games (1.22 PPG), while RED Star FC 93 have gone 5W 2D 2L in their last 9 (1.89 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sochaux at home or RED Star FC 93 away?
RED Star FC 93's away record (2.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sochaux at home: 1.75 PPG; RED Star FC 93 away: 2.50 PPG.
Have Sochaux or RED Star FC 93 been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sochaux have kept a clean sheet in 44% of their recent games, RED Star FC 93 in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Sochaux and RED Star FC 93 runs to 1 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2026. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 2. The two were last together as recently as 14 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Last 1 Meetings
0
Sochaux
1
Draws
0
RED Star FC 93
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sochaux and RED Star FC 93?
From 1 meetings on record, Sochaux have won 0, RED Star FC 93 have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Sochaux and RED Star FC 93 last play each other?
They last met on 14 August 2026, when RED Star FC 93 0-0 Sochaux.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Sochaux are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
RED Star FC 93 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 75% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sochaux 25%, RED Star FC 93 100% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 25% (Sochaux) and 75% (RED Star FC 93).
On the defensive side: Sochaux keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sochaux home games / RED Star FC 93 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sochaux play RED Star FC 93?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 25% of Sochaux's games and 100% of RED Star FC 93's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Sochaux vs RED Star FC 93 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 25% of Sochaux's recent games and 75% of RED Star FC 93's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sochaux and RED Star FC 93 tend to score early?
Sochaux have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, RED Star FC 93 in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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